UK: Morrisons, Ocado announce online grocery venture
UK grocer Morrisons this morning (17 May) confirmed that, after months of talks, it will launch an online food service through a venture with digital specialist Ocado.
US: Wal-Mart shares fall after profits miss Wall St forecasts
Shares in Wal-Mart fell after the world's largest retailer posted quarterly earnings that missed Wall Street forecasts - and booked lower US sales.
US: Peltz ups Mondelez, PepsiCo stakes
Trian Fund Management, the investment vehicle of activist shareholder Nelson Peltz, has upped its stakes in snack food giants PepsiCo and Mondelez International.
On the money: Work to boost business showing, says Post
US breakfast cereal firm Post Holdings has insisted its work to make its business more "reliable" are starting to show despite mixed first-half results.
Consuming issues - GM debate comes down to question of trust
The GM debate has re-emerged in the UK in the last couple of weeks with the news four major supermarket operators will allow their suppliers to use GM feed for poultry and eggs.
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UPDATE 3: UK: Morrisons chief Philips hails "low-risk" Ocado deal
17 May 2013
Morrisons chief executive Dalton Philips today (17 May) claimed the UK grocer's venture to launch into the online channel with Ocado was a "great deal" for shareholders and consumers.
ITALY: Barilla FY profits slide
17 May 2013
Italian food group Barilla saw its profits slide in fiscal 2012 as continued economic uncertainty and rising raw material prices impacted earnings.
UPDATE 2: UK: Ocado "cast-iron clear" Waitrose deal is safe
17 May 2013
Ocado CEO Tim Steiner today (17 May) insisted the UK online retailer is "cast-iron clear" its new venture with Morrisons has no bearing on its existing partnership with Waitrose.
In the spotlight: Wrigley wins FDA plaudits amid caffeine scrutiny
At first it appeared the villain of the piece when its Alert gum prompted an FDA review of caffeine in foods. However, the regulator subsequently praised Wrigley for showing "leadership" when it halted production. So far, no other companies have shown that level of support for the FDA's move.
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Morrisons and Ocado announce online JV as Waitrose studies deal
After months of talks, Morrisons has announced plans to launch an online grocery service through a venture with specialist Ocado. Waitrose, which already has a partnership with Ocado, is studying the deal closely.
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Comment: Pragmatic deal for Morrisons, Waitrose risk for Ocado
A deal with Ocado represents Morrisons best route into the UK online channel as it plays catch-up with rivals. For the online specialist, it looks a good deal, although it could threaten its agreement with another partner, Waitrose.
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On the money: Flowers confident on cakes ahead of Hostess return
17 May 2013
US baker Flowers Foods has said it is "confident" its snack cake business will continue to thrive even as the new-look Hostess Brands returns to the market, with products including Twinkies.
Comment: Pragmatic deal for Morrisons, Waitrose risk for Ocado
17 May 2013
A deal with Ocado represents Morrisons best route into the UK online channel as it plays catch-up with rivals. For the online specialist, it looks a good deal, although it could threaten its agreement with another partner, Waitrose.
The week ahead - M&S, Dairy Crest FYs, Hormel Foods H1s
17 May 2013
UK meat processor Cranswick, dairy group Dairy Crest and Marks and Spencer, perhaps the most scrutinised name on the country's high street, are all set to announce annual results next week. In Europe, French poultry group LDC reports its FY numbers, while, in the US, Spam owner Hormel Foods will post its half-year results.
In the spotlight: Wrigley wins FDA plaudits amid caffeine scrutiny
16 May 2013
At first it appeared the villain of the piece with the launch of its Alert Energy Caffeine Gum, which prompted an FDA review of caffeine in foods. However, Wrigley was subsequently praised by the regulator for showing "leadership" when it halted production. So far, however, no other food companies have shown that level of support for the FDA's move. Ben Cooper reports.
On the money: Asda: We offer clear prices, not gimmicks
16 May 2013
Asda CEO Andy Clarke today (16 May) hit out at the "gimmicky" and "unsustainable" promotions of its rivals and said the UK grocer's "clarity" on prices was paying off.
On the money: Lifeway to use UK as launchpad for Europe expansion
16 May 2013
US dairy kefir maker Lifeway Foods has said its recent expansion into the UK positions the company to pursue additional distribution opportunities throughout Europe.
Interview: Amy's Kitchen sets out international mission
15 May 2013
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In the spotlight: Danone to build on baby nutrition success with organic buy
14 May 2013
Danone's deal to acquire over 90% of US organic baby food firm Happy Family is a first for the French food giant in the category and appears to strengthen its fast-growing infant-nutrition division. Michelle Russell takes a look at the deal.
On the money: Work to boost business showing, says Post
14 May 2013
US breakfast cereal firm Post Holdings has insisted its work to make its business more "reliable" are starting to show despite mixed first-half results.
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Now we wait for Waitrose lawyers to issue Ocado verdict
By: Dean Best
17 May 2013
Today's top story has, obviously, been news that Morrisons and Ocado have a struck a deal that will see the UK grocer at last launch into online grocery. However, industry watchers are waiting to see what Waitrose, Ocado's existing partner, does next.
Wal-Mart continues to play CEO card close to chest
By: Michelle Russell
14 May 2013
US retail giant Wal-Mart has continued to remain tight-lipped over who will succeed current CEO Mike Duke when he steps down.
M&S looks to Friel to further boost food sales
By: Michelle Russell
10 May 2013
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Sir Alex Ferguson admirer Justin King rebuffs questions over his future
By: Dean Best
08 May 2013
"The only good news about the speculation swirling around me means I have had my name mentioned in the same breath as Alex Ferguson today. The great man himself." So quipped Sainsbury's chief executive Justin King as he again faced questions over when he, like the legendary Manchester United manager, could step down from his post.
Delhaize shares climb as CEO steps down
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Iceland Foods claims "encouraging" start to online return
By: Dean Best
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We reported a fortnight ago Iceland Foods was to start trialling an online service in weeks - and, over the weekend, the UK retailer announced its return to the channel.
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Mondelez faces fresh UK union criticism over Cadbury
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01 May 2013
The takeover of Cadbury was one of the most debated deals of recent times, particularly in the UK, where the then Kraft Foods faced union and political criticism. Now the confectioner's current owner, Mondelez International, is in the spotlight.
Waitrose sets sights on Europe with Eurostar deal
By: Michelle Russell
30 Apr 2013
UK upmarket retailer Waitrose has its sights set on Europe with the signing of a Eurostar deal.
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